Discover how Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion and Messi facts galore!
How did a small, shy, football-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation?
For everyone who loves football, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story.
Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, this book spotlights Lionel 'Leo' Messi's early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Leo's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. This humble hero has ignited passion in millions and sparked the movement: Messi Mania!
Enriched with statistics, career highlights, a timeline, and fun facts, Messi's Magic is a gift to football fans of all ages.
An independent and unofficial biography not endorsed by Lionel Messi.
| ISBN: | 9781444985276 |
| Publication date: | 4th June 2026 |
| Author: | Caroline L Perry |
| Illustrator: | Luciano Lozano |
| Publisher: | Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Reading age: | 5+ |
| Genres: |
Football Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |
Discover how Lionel Messi defied the odds and became the G.O.A.T. in this inspiring story teeming with excitement, emotion and Messi facts galore!How did a small, shy, football-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation?For everyone who loves football, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi's Magic delivers a thrilling, deeply emotional story.Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, this book spotlights Lionel 'Leo' Messi's early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Leo's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play.
Messi's Magic is aimed at readers aged 5 and over.
Messi's Magic features in the following genres: Football , Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Messi's Magic was written by Caroline L Perry and published by Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Messi's Magic has 48 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.